Auspice Maria Catholic Kitchen Tea Towel by Firefly Wishes. ▪ 100% cotton towel is heavy-weight, durable and highly absorbent ▪ Flour sack towel is lint free and hemmed on all four sides to prevent fraying ▪ Bright white fabric with screen print quality design ▪ Large 30x30" size Auspice Maria is Latin for “Under the protection of Mary”. Auspice Maria is an ancient religious Marian symbol that’s appeared in churches, artwork, jewelry and more. Like many others before me, I delicately intertwined the letters A and M, surrounded her with flowers, and added a crown to honor her as Queen of Heaven. My hope is this kitchen towel will be a daily reminder that you are loved and protected by Our Mother Mary.